Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Varun Shah
Pulmonary Disease Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Knoxville, TN
- NPI 1538573480
- Accepts Medicare
- 14 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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6473 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 379194832
(865) 588-8831
fax (865) 588-8841 - Mailing address
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Po Box 207830
Dallas, TX 753203605
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2014 — 12 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- February 19, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 2012 — 14 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RP1001X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Tennessee #62345
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1538573480. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,153
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$105,840
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 112 | 69 | $118 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 96 | 71 | $166 | |
94729 |
Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases | 75 | 75 | $50 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 75 | 75 | $198 | |
31654 |
Exam of lung airways with diagnostic or therapeutic procedure on growths using an endoscope and ultrasound | 74 | 73 | $60 | |
31627 |
Computer-assisted image-guided navigation of lung airways using an endoscope | 73 | 72 | $86 | |
31629 |
Needle biopsy of windpipe cartilage, airway, and/or lung using an endoscope | 73 | 72 | $111 | |
77012 |
Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement | 72 | 71 | $65 | |
94727 |
Test to determine lung volumes using gas dilution or washout | 70 | 70 | $39 | |
31628 |
Biopsy of lobe of lung using an endoscope, 1 lobe | 69 | 68 | $33 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 28 peers in Knoxville Pulmonary Disease Physician, average services per provider: 80. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$21,130
Transactions
128
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intuitive Surgical, INC. | 66 | $19,651.95 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 13 | $287.17 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 12 | $203.11 | |
| Pulmonx Corporation | 10 | $164.02 | |
| Galvanize Therapeutics, INC | 1 | $137.15 | |
| Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. | 6 | $124.34 | |
| Fujifilm Healthcare Americas Corporation | 1 | $95.24 | |
| Genzyme Corporation | 4 | $89.75 | |
| Grifols USA, LLC | 4 | $88.89 | |
| Amgen INC. | 3 | $68.99 | |
| Insmed, INC. | 2 | $56.34 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 2 | $40.93 | |
| Baxter Healthcare | 2 | $37.46 | |
| Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., INC. | 1 | $26.79 | |
| Ani Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 1 | $20.77 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
367
Patients
149
Total drug cost
$126,824
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) | Brand | 121 | 57 | $3,897 |
| Stiolto Respimat (Tiotropium Br/Olodaterol Hcl) | Brand | 69 | 30 | $37,577 |
| Spiriva Respimat (Tiotropium Bromide) | Brand | 65 | 21 | $43,241 |
| Trelegy Ellipta (Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter) | Brand | 25 | 0 | $18,167 |
| Anoro Ellipta (Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr) | Brand | 23 | 0 | $13,331 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 19 | 16 | $114 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) | Brand | 16 | 13 | $135 |
| Levofloxacin | Generic | 16 | 12 | $129 |
| Breztri Aerosphere (Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterol) | Brand | 13 | 0 | $10,233 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Varun Shah's medical specialty?
Dr. Varun Shah practices Pulmonary Disease Physician in Knoxville, TN.
Where does Dr. Varun Shah practice?
Dr. Varun Shah practices at 6473 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 379194832. Office phone: 8655888831.
What is Dr. Varun Shah's NPI?
Dr. Varun Shah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538573480, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Varun Shah accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Varun Shah accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Varun Shah commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases (HCPCS 94729). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.